Kristina Bakkær Simonsen
@kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social
Associate Prof of Political Science at Aarhus University studying political marginalization, immigrant integration, and moralization. https://sites.google.com/view/kristinabsimonsen/
Just realised I was referenced in this editorial from @financialtimes.com Grateful for the serious attention given to research on the Danish case www.ft.com/content/d165...
Denmark is a flawed model for UK asylum policy
Britain’s ‘pull’ factors may make hardline policies less of a deterrent
www.ft.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just realised I was referenced in this editorial from @financialtimes.com Grateful for the serious attention given to research on the Danish case www.ft.com/content/d165...
Spoke to @nytimes.com about the consequences of the Danish model to asylum and immigration: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
Why Britain Is Embracing ‘Negative Nation Branding’
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Spoke to @nytimes.com about the consequences of the Danish model to asylum and immigration: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
Spoke to @financialtimes.com @reporterrwright.ft.com on the topic of the day:
UK looks to Denmark for tougher asylum policies on.ft.com/4oLneZO
UK looks to Denmark for tougher asylum policies
Changes announced by home secretary Shabana Mahmood aim to cut number of people seeking to become refugees
on.ft.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Spoke to @financialtimes.com @reporterrwright.ft.com on the topic of the day:
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Today, Shabana Mahmood will set out Labour's plans to reform the UK's asylum system, borrowing heavily from Denmark's much stricter rules
This piece from @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social outlines some of the key pitfalls in emulating this migration policy
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
This piece from @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social outlines some of the key pitfalls in emulating this migration policy
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Denmark’s migration policy – an example to follow? - UK in a changing Europe
Kristina Bakkær Simonsen explains why countries feel they have something to learn from Denmark's strict migration policy, but argues that there are many key pitfalls.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today, Shabana Mahmood will set out Labour's plans to reform the UK's asylum system, borrowing heavily from Denmark's much stricter rules
This piece from @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social outlines some of the key pitfalls in emulating this migration policy
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
This piece from @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social outlines some of the key pitfalls in emulating this migration policy
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
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Reminder that @ukandeu.bsky.social have, of course, published an assessment of the potential pitfalls of attempting to mimic the 'Danish approach' to immigration by @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Denmark’s migration policy – an example to follow? - UK in a changing Europe
Kristina Bakkær Simonsen explains why countries feel they have something to learn from Denmark's strict migration policy, but argues that there are many key pitfalls.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Reminder that @ukandeu.bsky.social have, of course, published an assessment of the potential pitfalls of attempting to mimic the 'Danish approach' to immigration by @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
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Today seems like a good day to point to @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social’s recent piece on why (Britian) may not just ‘copy’ Danish migration policies.
Political context, negative consequences and mixed public sentiments matter.
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Political context, negative consequences and mixed public sentiments matter.
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Denmark’s migration policy – an example to follow? - UK in a changing Europe
Kristina Bakkær Simonsen explains why countries feel they have something to learn from Denmark's strict migration policy, but argues that there are many key pitfalls.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today seems like a good day to point to @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social’s recent piece on why (Britian) may not just ‘copy’ Danish migration policies.
Political context, negative consequences and mixed public sentiments matter.
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Political context, negative consequences and mixed public sentiments matter.
ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
@thetimes.com also talking Danish immigration policy, including its pitfalls www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
@thetimes.com also talking Danish immigration policy, including its pitfalls www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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"Ifølge @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social er der de seneste årtier sket en desensibilisering i den offentlige debat."
Om retorikken i den danske udlændingedebat.
politiken.dk/danmark/poli...
Om retorikken i den danske udlændingedebat.
politiken.dk/danmark/poli...
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Ifølge @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social er der de seneste årtier sket en desensibilisering i den offentlige debat."
Om retorikken i den danske udlændingedebat.
politiken.dk/danmark/poli...
Om retorikken i den danske udlændingedebat.
politiken.dk/danmark/poli...
@skynewsrss.bsky.social also wants to talk Danish immigration policy 🗣️
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
@skynewsrss.bsky.social also wants to talk Danish immigration policy 🗣️
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Reports suggest that the UK plans to emulate Denmark's migration system
@kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social argues that "research from the country suggests that drawing lessons from the Danish migration policy should be done with caution and involves pitfalls for British politicians."
🔗 bit.ly/3LA1UI4
@kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social argues that "research from the country suggests that drawing lessons from the Danish migration policy should be done with caution and involves pitfalls for British politicians."
🔗 bit.ly/3LA1UI4
Denmark’s migration policy – an example to follow? - UK in a changing Europe
Kristina Bakkær Simonsen explains why countries feel they have something to learn from Denmark's strict migration policy, but argues that there are many key pitfalls.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Reports suggest that the UK plans to emulate Denmark's migration system
@kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social argues that "research from the country suggests that drawing lessons from the Danish migration policy should be done with caution and involves pitfalls for British politicians."
🔗 bit.ly/3LA1UI4
@kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social argues that "research from the country suggests that drawing lessons from the Danish migration policy should be done with caution and involves pitfalls for British politicians."
🔗 bit.ly/3LA1UI4
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Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
November 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
And on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning (starting around 8:16): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
And on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning (starting around 8:16): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
November 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
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‼️Last chance to submit your paper or panel proposal to EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is TODAY!
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
‼️Last chance to submit your paper or panel proposal to EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is TODAY!
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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Godt afsnit af 'Supertanker' om begrebet sammenhængskraft. Med @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social og @nicolaiknudsen.bsky.social
Relevant ifbm. 'åndelig oprustning'. Sammenhængskraft er godt, men mer' ikke nødvendigvis bedre.
#dkpol #dkvid
Pocketcast pca.st/episode/652a...
www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/super...
Relevant ifbm. 'åndelig oprustning'. Sammenhængskraft er godt, men mer' ikke nødvendigvis bedre.
#dkpol #dkvid
Pocketcast pca.st/episode/652a...
www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/super...
Supertanker | Hvor meget sammenhængskraft er nok? | Lyt som podcast | DR LYD
Lyt som podcast her på DR LYD. Politikere taler ofte om vigtigheden af sammenhængskraft i Danmark. Men hvad er det egentlig? Hvordan opnår vi den? Hvor ligger den gyldne balance mellem ensretning og p...
www.dr.dk
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Godt afsnit af 'Supertanker' om begrebet sammenhængskraft. Med @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social og @nicolaiknudsen.bsky.social
Relevant ifbm. 'åndelig oprustning'. Sammenhængskraft er godt, men mer' ikke nødvendigvis bedre.
#dkpol #dkvid
Pocketcast pca.st/episode/652a...
www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/super...
Relevant ifbm. 'åndelig oprustning'. Sammenhængskraft er godt, men mer' ikke nødvendigvis bedre.
#dkpol #dkvid
Pocketcast pca.st/episode/652a...
www.dr.dk/lyd/p1/super...
Final days to submit your abstract to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference! Deadline Nov 7 - epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Final days to submit your abstract to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference! Deadline Nov 7 - epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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I feel like there's a lesson here about grind culture and creativity.
the most delightful version of logging on to see what news you've missed
October 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I feel like there's a lesson here about grind culture and creativity.
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Excited to co-chair the Migration Politics section with @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social at the first @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast. Submit your abstracts by Nov 7!
This is your heads up that the deadline for submitting your abstract to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast is a month from now (Nov 7)! I'm chairing the Migration Politics section w/ @aalrababah.bsky.social and we're excited to receive contributions from across the discipline🕺🏻
▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
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👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
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October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Excited to co-chair the Migration Politics section with @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social at the first @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast. Submit your abstracts by Nov 7!
This is your heads up that the deadline for submitting your abstract to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast is a month from now (Nov 7)! I'm chairing the Migration Politics section w/ @aalrababah.bsky.social and we're excited to receive contributions from across the discipline🕺🏻
▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is your heads up that the deadline for submitting your abstract to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast is a month from now (Nov 7)! I'm chairing the Migration Politics section w/ @aalrababah.bsky.social and we're excited to receive contributions from across the discipline🕺🏻
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▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
Submit your most exciting work on migration to our section at the EPSS conference in Belfast (June 18-20, 2026). Deadline for submitting your abstract is November 7 📩 @epssnet.bsky.social
▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
October 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Submit your most exciting work on migration to our section at the EPSS conference in Belfast (June 18-20, 2026). Deadline for submitting your abstract is November 7 📩 @epssnet.bsky.social
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If you work on the politics of migration, integration, or citizenship, consider submitting it to @epssnet.bsky.social and the more-than-capable hands of co-chairs @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social @aalrababah.bsky.social. Deadline is 7 November! #migcitsky #polisky
▶️ Migration Politics
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
👉🏽 Section chairs: @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social & @aalrababah.bsky.social
📢 Our section section brings together research on the politics of migration, including migration flows, government policies to manage mobility, and the politics of forced displacement. >>>
6/
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you work on the politics of migration, integration, or citizenship, consider submitting it to @epssnet.bsky.social and the more-than-capable hands of co-chairs @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social @aalrababah.bsky.social. Deadline is 7 November! #migcitsky #polisky
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>>> It also covers work on receiving societies, such as citizenship, immigrant integration, political representation, and public attitudes toward migrants and minorities.
Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.
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Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
>>> It also covers work on receiving societies, such as citizenship, immigrant integration, political representation, and public attitudes toward migrants and minorities.
Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.
7/
Submissions: papers, panels, topical roundtables, or author-meets-critics.
7/